Free Crochet Pattern: Acorn Headpiece

I'm really having fun coming up with a new headpiece each month.  This October I was drawn to fall. I was inspired while out on a morning run.  I had to avoid jogging across many acorns that had fallen off a the trees. I thought they were cute though and it would be fun to design something around that theme. 

If you are not familiar with the headpieces. They are basically hats for small dogs, cats or stuffed animals. My kids love to dress up their critters! 

My sweet Lucy doesn't enjoy wearing these so much haha,

but she will endure it long enough for me to bribe her with a treat! 

Thanks again to my awesome mom over at 

Posh Pooch Designs 

for Testing the pattern. Max is usually a great model but he's having some allergy issues so he looks a little sad but he really loves to show of his mommy's creations! Be sure to check out her blog for lots of free patterns for dogs and of course for humans too! 

Now on to the pattern! That's what you're here for right! 

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Acorn Headpiece

Sized for 2-3 inches between the ears and about 10-12 inches around the head

F- Hook: (3.75 MM) 

Yarn: I Used Hobby Lobby's - I Love This Yarn (worsted-4)

Brown and Toasted Almond

Notes:

*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

*The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row (#).

Terms and Stitches: 

*r - row or round

*ch - chain

*sc - single crochet

*sl st - slip stitch

*st - stitch
* YO - Yarn Over

Starting with Brown

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with sl st to 1st sc (6) 

R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (12)

R3: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (18)

R4: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 2) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (24)

See Video Tutorial at end of post for R5-7, Please note you will turn at the end of rows 5-6) 

R5: ch 1, sc in 1st st, *pull up a loop in same st as last st made and in next 2 sts, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 1 (NOTE: work ch 1’s loosely through out the pattern as you’ll be working into it on the next round), repeat from * around, sc in last st, TURN

R6-7: Repeat Row 5, Do not turn at the end of row 7

Switch to Toasted Almond,Fasten off Brown

R8: Ch 1, sc in the Back Loop of each st around (24)

R9: Ch 1, *(2 sc , sc 3) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (30)

R10: Ch1, *(2 sc, sc 4) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (36) 

R11: Ch 24, sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next 11 sts, sl st in next st, ch 24, sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in remaining st to beginning ch-24, DO NOT JOIN

R12: sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sl st in next 12 chs, sc in next 12 sts, sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sl st in remaining sts to 1st sc, 

*Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Stem: 

R1: ch 5, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across , ch 1, turn (4)

R2: sc dec over the next 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn (3)

R3: sc dec over the next 2 sts, sc in last st, ch 1, turn (2)

R4: sc dec over the next 2 sts, (1)

Fold stem in half vertically, whip stitch down the back to make a tube, sew stem to center of hat. 

*Fasten off and Weave in Ends. 

Video Help for R: 5-7

Be sure to check out all our other Free Headpieces
Pumpkin, Apple, Shark, & Christmas
Just Click on over to the Crochet Pattern Tab 

Free Crochet Pattern : Decorative Pumpkin Headpiece for Small Cats, Dogs or Stuffed Toys

Last week I got a fun custom order for some cat hats! Yes cat hats! Call me crazy but I like a challenge! Usually I leave the animal design to my awesome, super talented mom over at Posh Pooch Designs but this person found me first through my devil headband and cape set on Etsy and wanted something similar for her cat.  She gave me some measurements and I went from there freestyle. I made her a devil and unicorn headpiece. Aren't they so silly, but so cute! 

I'm allergic to cats so my kids shared their stuffed babies to model them for you. LOL! 

I thought this simple design would be fun to share with you since it can be used for small cats, dogs or as I will use them, for extra accessories for my kids stuffed animals! (they have way to many) 

I decided since it's just about fall that a pumpkin headpiece would be just right! 

I may design a few more seasonally but we'll see. 

I hope you enjoy the pattern! 

Decorative Pumpkin Headpiece

Sized for 2-3 inches between the ears and about 10-12 inches around the head

F - Hook 3.75

Worsted Weight Yarn of choice - Orange and Green 

Notes:

*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

*The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row (#).

Terms and Stitches: 

*R - row or round

*ch - chain

*sc - single crochet

*sl st - slip stitch

*st - stitch

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with sl st to 1st sc (6) 

R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (12)

R3: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (18)

R4: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 2) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (24)

R5: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 3) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (30)

R6: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 4) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (36) 

Notes: 

Piece should measure approx 2 1/2 inches across.

R 7&8 will form the ear holes and ties

R7: Ch 24, sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next 11 sts, sl st in next st, ch 24, 

sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in remaining st to beginning ch-24, DO NOT JOIN

R8: sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sc in next 12 chs, 

sl st in next 12 sts, sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, 

sl st in remaining sts to 1st sc, Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Stem and Spiral Vine

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with a sl st to 1st sc (6)

R2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (6)

R5: Ch 11, 2 sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, join to next sc with sl st

Fasten off but leave a long tail. Sew stem to center of hat or as desired. 

Image used with permission from Posh Pooch Designs.
She tested it for me!  Modeled by Max. 

What's New & On Sale This Week

Week of : May 28 - June 3rd 

Hope you all had an enjoyable three day weekend while reflecting on the importance of Memorial Day! Thank you to all those how have paid the ultimate price for our Country! 

With June around the corner - I've planned a theme of patterns for the month for  the pattern of the week. 

On The Farm 

This weeks pattern of the week is 

The Sleepy Cow

You can get this little cutie for only 2.99 in my instant download shop on Raverly through Sun Jun 3rd. 

(no coupon needed, discount automatically applied at checkout) 

Click here to purchase -----> 

Don't forget about the New Alligator / Crocodile Release
It's still on sale in Raverly for 3.95 through Wed May 30th

New patterns in process coming soon!!! 

1. Flower bonnet Set in Several sizes, You can read about that in this blog post from Fri. 

2. I received a custom order for a Dragon. I was so excited because I'd already had a prototype from earlier in the year because it's the Year of the Dragon, but I got busy and set it aside. This gave me an excuse to make it and rewrite notes on the pattern. 

Soon I'll have a much requested pattern for a Dinosaur/Dragon. 

Important Update to Pinchy the Lobster: 

If you previously purchased the Lobster Pattern. I found a mistake in it last night while working one up. 

In the Tail on Rows 3 & 4 the fpdc and bpdc stitches are on opposite rows. I sent Ravelry updates to people that had purchase there but if you purchased via Etsy you'll need to email me to get an updated pattern. Please email with your order number. You can find it by logging into your Etsy account and look under purchases. 

Are you looking to Advertise you shop? I've got several slots open on the blog for the Month of June. You can read about it here. I have several options. If you interested just contact me via the contact tab. 

Have a fabulous week!!! 

Introducing - Cuddle Critter Capes

Recently one of my fabulous customers Dorinda Varga whom specializes in Newborn photography of  Dorinda Varga Photography asked me if I could make up some unique items. I loved her idea and we both ran with it. I would like to introduce to you:

Cuddle Critter Capes 

I already had an assortment of animal hats and was adding more monthly. What she wanted wasn't a cocoon or anything that had to be wrapped around the baby. She wanted something that could be easily set on a sleeping newborn. So I created a cape. Each cape has a different design with simple detail and is removable from the hat. That will give a photographer some versatility to use just the hat or dress up a sleeping baby by easily buttoning the cape to the hat and lay it right on the baby without to much movement.  

The cape is meant for a baby posed on there tummy and feet tucked up under. We'll have some pictures of the prop used on real babies in the coming weeks but I'm super excited to share these with you. Here are just 5 of 40ish I have planned. Yes I said 40! 

Here is the bumble bee in soft chunky yarn with cute little antenna and stinger

So far I have a bee , ladybug, bunny, skunk and hedgehog.

We're working on a series of animals for Spring featuring bugs and forest creatures that are awakening from hibernation.
I plan to have a gorgeous girly butterfly, a fuzzy caterpillar for boys, as well as a raccoon, turtle and fox.
Dorinda is setting up a special photography package and event from April through June using these props! Check it all out on her blog.

I'm excited to share other animals soon from these categories :
On the Farm
In the Jungle
Bears
Pets
Unique/Exotic

What do you think? Photographers are you interested? I hope you love these as much as we do and I can't wait to share some photos of these in action. 

Meet our newest addition - Tank!

Many of you from facebook noticed I was looking into getting a puppy for my now 3 year old Ayden! We couldn't have one in the old house but we can in our new home so we began to look. We really like labradors and huskies so we looked on Craisglist and checked to local shelters to see what they had. I didn't really want a new puppy because I don't have the time to train him even though itty bitty puppies are ad-or-ab-le! My hubby found a really sweet puppy in the Moore, OK Shelter. We went to take a look at him and he was just perfect and I really liked that he was a year old and already trained very well. He'd only been there about a week was already neutered so he was only $5.00. Can't really beat that.

He took right to my husband and our family. He needs no training and is super great with kids.

His name is Tank and he is an American Staffordshire Terrier also known as an Amstaff.

I have to admit I've never heard of these and we did do alot of research on them before we bought him.

They are great family dogs and do really well with children and are very tolerant of there pestering. They love to be part of the family! They are very playful and need lots of exercise so good thing we have a nice size back yard he can play in. They are very protective but super friendly too, loyal, intelligent and strong. He is a medium sized dog and won't get any bigger than he already is.

The history of this breed is quite interesting. If you'd like to read more you can on this offical web site for Amstaffs.

We love our new puppy and he couldn't be a more perfect pet for our family!

New year creations

While I'm on a break from school for a few more weeks I've been trying to get our new design ideas for the upcoming months. I'm sure I'll have more but here is what I've made up so far! I'm in "LOVE" with some of these already and I'm sure you'll "Hop" with joy! :)

New- Sweethearts beanie 

Red White Polka dot Bucket hat

Sweet heart Owl hat with optional bow

Pink Slouchy beret 

New- Bunny Beanie

Duck Newsboycap

Swirl beanie with scalloped edge in Brown, pink and White with flower.

All these hats can be made in anysize Newborn to Men/Womens. They'll be in my shops very soon! I hope you love these as much as I do! New bows and clips will be out soon too!